IAR-823 vs L-159 ALCA
IAR-823 vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 310 vs 936 km/h, range 1,800 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 8,000 kg, built 80 vs 72 units.
Specifications
|
IAR-823 |
L-159 ALCA |
| Origin country |
🇷🇴 Romania |
🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category |
Military Training Aircraft |
Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
IAR |
Aero |
| First flight |
10 June 1973 |
2 August 1997 |
| Year introduced |
1974 |
2000 |
| Number produced |
80 units |
72 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
$9 million |
| Wing area |
15.0 m² |
18.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
10.0 m |
9.5 m |
| Height |
2.5 m |
4.9 m |
| Length |
8.2 m |
12.7 m |
| Maximum speed |
310 km/h |
936 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,800 km |
1,570 km |
| Service ceiling |
5,600 m |
13,200 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
1,500 kg |
8,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
900 kg |
4,350 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 216 kW
|
1 x 2,871 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the IAR-823 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is faster with a maximum speed of 936 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 626 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or L-159 ALCA?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the L-159 ALCA's 1,570 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher service ceiling at 13,200 meters (43,307 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,000 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA is longer at 12.7 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or L-159 ALCA?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 26 years before the L-159 ALCA which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or L-159 ALCA?
The IAR-823 has been produced in greater numbers with 80 units compared to 72 units of the L-159 ALCA.
